Born Aug. 21, 1918, in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Clopper) McCleaf. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area.

Mrs. Beard graduated from Waynesboro High School with the class of 1936.

She and her husband of over 69 years, John F. Beard, were married on May 17, 1943, in the Hagerstown Lutheran Church.

Beginning in 1936, Mrs. Beard did secretarial work for a short time at Frick Co., Waynesboro. However, she was a homemaker most of her life.

She was a lifelong member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, and the National AARP.

Mrs. Beard was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Ellen Doub and her husband John of Waynesboro; two grandchildren, Andrew Doub and his wife Laurel of Rexburg, Idaho, and Allison Doub of State College, Pa.; one brother, A. Fred McCleaf of Waynesboro; one niece; and two nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 43 S. Church St., Waynesboro, with Rev. Dennis Beaver officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Evangelical Lutheran Church, 43 S. Church St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Home Nursing and Hospice Agency, Chambersburg, for the love and care showed to the family during this difficult time.